Watershed

Canada is a society shaped by water. We share our deepest connections to the land, its history and development through our waterways, natural and man-made. Our vast geography supports five major watersheds, each resolving to an ocean via a network of over 600 interconnected waterways.

This series begins a long-term exploration of Canada's marine environments, from above and below, to cultivate an appreciation for this invaluable community asset. It interprets how a confluence of ecological, industrial, and recreational factors have shaped and continue to inform each Canadian's relationship with our most critical resource - water.

The introductory image in the series explores the first man-made underwater statue park in Canada. Located along the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Brockville, ON, the site was created in 2014 to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to the river. Additionally, it supports a thriving local diving community who introduce new divers to this incredible resource, acting as a jumping off point for exploring the regions many historical shipwrecks.

The Memorial Ring statue sits at the centre of the marine park, where it pays respect to tragedy and reminds us of the importance this great river has played in shaping our shared history as Canadians.

Each image in the series below is hand printed in Platinum/Palladium on archival substrate.